by Nikki M. Murry | Sep 5, 2019 | Networking
They say, “there’s a time and place for everything.” But there is really no room for your elevator speech at a casual networking (or getting-to-know-you) event. And it is certainly not a great opener when you’re meeting someone new with whom you’d like to develop a...
by Nikki M. Murry | Aug 13, 2019 | Networking
Have you ever been frustrated by a conversation you feel is going nowhere? One where you’re looking to get to know someone better but it’s plagued by one-word responses? It may be because of the kind of questions you’re asking. Yes and No Sometimes “yes” and “no”...
by Nikki M. Murry | Jul 1, 2019 | Networking
Ahhh…Summer. The kids are off of school. Vacation days are planned. Trips to the beach and ball games beckon. It’s a grand time. But don’t sacrifice the networking connections you’ve made! While many groups (like ours) take a break from traditional organized...
by Nikki M. Murry | Jun 4, 2019 | Social Media
Looking to take to the web to expand your professional network? There’s a place for that. It’s not Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. You’ll want to set up a profile on LinkedIn, the top professional social platform for career networking. Did you know that at the close...
by Nikki M. Murry | May 20, 2019 | Networking
Are you a networking novice at a loss for where and how to get started? We at Pagoda Business Association say: start by searching out professional organizations that are centered on your field of work – human resources, public relations, accounting – whatever it may...
